Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15831, William Dutcher, New York

SERVICE
New York
Dutcher, William Daniel (Son) Catharine
W 15831
CONTENTS

1863 William ... widow of ... who died on the ... of ... in the State of ... who was a ... in the ... commanded by Captain ... of the ... commanded in the ... N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of ... at the rate of 120 Dollars ... Cents per annum, to commence on the ... day of March, 1871 ... 11 ... 31
Certificate of Pension issued the ... day of ... 1871 and ...
Arrears to the 4th of ... Semi-annual allowance ending ...
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the ... }
Recorded by Book: ...
Vol. 2
Clerk, Page 362

State of New York, County of Herkshire.
Before me, the undersigned authority appeared Mr. Albert Gutknecht, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, of said county, being a Court of record. Gabriel Gutknecht being duly sworn according to law, doth depose, & say, that he is the only surviving child, of William, and Catherine Gutknecht. That he is 65 years of age, & resides in Prewitt in said State, & County, & has resided there since his birth. That his father, the said William Gutknecht, was commissioned as a Captain of a company, raised in Herkshire County, New York, on the 12th of September 1775, which company was accepted by Congress, on the 5th of August 1776, as the 10th Continental Regiment, & was attached to the regiment, commanded by Colonel Samuel M. Thomas, & served in that capacity during the Revolutionary war, at White Plains, & other towns, near the Hudson river in said county. That the said William Gutknecht, & Catherine Gutknecht were married at Prewitt, Rensselaer

County, New York, in 1766. That he has often seen the record, in his father's bible, but that he has no knowledge of an other record, nor what has become of the said bible, it having been sold by his mother, about 40 years ago. That the said William Nutaker died at Greensburg, Westchester County, New York, on the 13 th day of October 1794, & that his mother the said Catherine Nutaker, died in the same place, on the 13 th day of July 1807. He further states that the said William had Sisters, & four Brothers, all of whom are now deceased. Three of them being born before the war aforesaid. That his mother never received any Pensions, & he makes this application to obtain the interest due her at the time of her death.
I have to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 23 rd day of April 1881.
Daniel Dutcher
Albert Lockwood County Judge of Westchester County. Westchester County ss. I, Albert Lockwood, County Judge of said County do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Daniel Dutcher who has made an affidavit to the foregoing application and that he is a credible witness and his statements are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Albert Lockwood, County Judge

STATE OF NEW YORK,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ss.
I, ROBERT R. OAKLEY, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY (That Robert Lochwood Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, the County Judge  the County Judge in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said XXXX  (Carroll Root) and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the 24th day of April 1851
Robt R. Oakley CLERK

May 1, 1939.
Merlin W. Dutcher 4827 -34th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota.
BA-J/III William Dutcher W. 15831
Dear Sir:
The data which follow are shown in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 15831, based upon service of William Dutcher in the Revolutionary War.
William Dutcher resided in Philippsburg, Westchester County, New York, at the beginning of the Revolutionary War; his age and the names of his parents are not shown.
William Dutcher was appointed September 13, 1775, Captain of the Associated Company in the Upper part of said Philippsburg, served in Colonels Thomas' and James Hammond's Regiments in the New York Militia, in 1775, 1776 and 1777, amounting in all to about eighteen months. During the period of his service, he was engaged in the vicinity of Tarrytown, White Plains and along the Hudson River. It was stated that his home was burned by the British while he was stationed at Tarrytown.
This officer died October 13, 1794 at his home in Greensburgh, Westchester County, New York.
William Dutcher married in 1766, in Tappan, Rockland County, New York, Catharine Conklin; her age and the names of her parents are not shown. She died July 11, 1837 in Greensburgh, New York.
William Dutcher and his wife, Catharine, had two daughters and five sons, three of whom were born before the Revolutionary War; the only name shown is that of Daniel Dutcher, who was their only surviving child in 1851.
This son Daniel Dutcher applied April 23, 1851 for the pension which was due his mother as the widow of Captain William Dutcher. Pension

was allowed. In 1851, Daniel Dutcher resided in Greensburgh, New York, which had been his home ever since his birth; he gave his age then as sixty-five years.
When Daniel Dutcher made application for pension in 1851, Letty Dutcher was present, also, one Hannah Taxter; no relationship of either one to said Daniel's family was stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15831
15831
15831
15831
15831
Act 15831
Index: Vol. 6 , Page 105
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1925 Jan. 12 - Irish to Col. G. Foster Foster Minn 9/25 1939 Nov 1 - visit to Martin W. Fletcher - see letter in Rev. Claim - Solomon Fletcher - S.15104 - Rev.

Sept 1. 52
Rec: to case of Catherine wid: of John
Evans Giant present.
James O. Heath Esq Comm r of Pensions

No 7.734
Cath e Dutcher dec d wid: of W m
N.Y.
Act of 4 th July 1830
To V. S. Fant July 30 th 1857
J. S. Evans Nov 29/51
Evans & Fant June 12. 1852, same day 30/52
Albany N.Y. Capt.

Feb 24/52
Rec: to Case of Calhoun
Exhibit Eugene Gant Present
E. Heath Esq Counsel of Persians.

Catharine Dutcher, wid of Daniel N. Y.
Act 4 July 1830.
adm o
6 mo Capt. $120 per Ann: to 11 July 1837 when she dies.
Payable to
Daniel Dutcher only surviving child.
Evans & Faut Present,

State of New York Westchester County } ss Town of Greenburgh
Personally appeared before me on this Third day of July A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty two Christiana Bomer who being first duly sworn makes oath and says that she is aged ninety or over years and a resident of said Town, County and State; That she is a United States Pensioner now placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New York; That she was personally acquainted with Captain William Dutcher who was a Captain of the Revolutionary War; and father of Daniel Dutcher the only surviving child of the said surviving child of the said Capt. William Dutcher and of his wife Catharine Dutcher both deceased That the said Captain Dutcher was commissioned in the fall of the year A.D. seventeen hundred and seventy five and commanded a Company of men about four months during said Year at or near Tarrytown and That during the succeeding Year seventeen hundred and seventy six he served in said Capacity on the Hudson River and in the vicinity of Philipsburg Manor about eight months, and the Year following seventeen hundred and seventy seven he acted in said Capacity about eight months as follows Two months during the Spring and during the Summer and fall months of the year said Year; Deponent makes the foregoing statements having lived near the said Dutcher during his period of service in said War and almost daily visiting the family and remembering occurrences which took place at that time, one circumstance was the burning of the house of said Captain Dutcher by the British while he was stationed near Tarrytown in said County, and State, and having often conversed with his other officers Lieutenant, Martiny, Sherwood, and

George Manson and relation to Capt. Dutcher as aforesaid and that she has always resided in the vicinity of Captain Dutcher and his Mother Catharine Bitt of whom are deceased - That she is disinterested in the application of Daniel Dutcher for arrearages of pension due to his mother aforesaid deceased on account of her father's services as aforesaid Deceased his of I have to and subscribe Christiana X  Romer before me on the day and mark year just above written
Henry Wilson Justice of the peace
I also certify that the statements of the foregoing deposition are entitled to credit aged that I believe her to be of the age stated in the foregoing deposition
Henry Wilson Justice of the peace
STATE OF NEW YORK,
County of Westchester, ss,
I, ROBERT R. OAKLEY, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Henry Wilson Esquire whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof of acknowledgment of the annexed Instru- ment, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, residing in said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly au- thorized to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the day of July 184 9
Robert R. Oakley Clerk.

State of New York Greencburgh Township Westchester County
Personally appeared before me on this Third day of July A D Eighteen hundred and fifty Two John Bomer who being first duly sworn makes oath and says that he was personally acquainted with William Dutcher who was a Captain of the Revolutionary War and husband of Catharine Dutcher and Father of Daniel Dutcher the only surviving child of the said William and Catharine Dutcher both deceased Deponent further states that the said Captain Dutcher served during the Revolutionary War in said capacity for the space of eighteen months and upwards as follows about four months during the fall and winter of Seventeen Hundred and Seventy five and during the summer and fall and a part of the spring of the preceding year and the following year he served about the same length of time or for a period of about eight months in the Year A D Seventeen hundred and seventy seven Deponent makes the foregoing statements from the fact of his having lived a near neighbour at the time of said War and during said Captain Dutcher's service in said War and having seen Captain Dutcher's House burned by the British and from frequently seeing and hearing Captain Dutcher and other aged people at the time of said War and having often conversed with them in relation to the service of the said Captain William Dutcher that the persons with whom he conversed were in the same service and at the same time of the said Captain Dutcher; Deponent further states that he is aged eighty seven years and a resident of said Town, County, and State and that he is disinterested in the application of the said Daniel Dutcher for pensioned of a Pension due to his said Mother deceased Deponent also states that he was intimately ac- quainted with the other officers of his the said Captain

Dutchess Company in said War; That their names were as follows Lieut. Daniel Martling, First Lieut. Sherwood, 2nd Lieut. and George Clancey & De Peyster, all of whom were commissioned in the month of Sept. Seventeen hundred and twenty five; Deponent states that Lieut. Martling, and Clancey were Presidents of Poughkeepsie and Lieut. Sherwood resided at Poughkeepsie all Residents of Dutchess County and that Capt. Pritchard as aforesaid resided in Philipsburgh or Philips Manor in said County and State, and that Colonel Thomas Brant, to and subscribed, commanded the Regiment, and that as far as he on the day and he was personally acquainted with said Thomas, during said War that he was first above written resided in said County and State.
Henry Wilson Justice of the peace
John Pownall
I also certify that the statements of the foregoing deponent are entitled to credit and that I believe him to be of the age stated in the foregoing Deposition
Henry Wilson Justice of the peace
JB

Dutchess Company in said War; That their names are as follows: Lieut. Daniel Martling, 1st Lieut. Sherwood, 2nd Lieut. Martling, and George Clouson 3rd Lieut., all of whom were commissioned in the month of Sept. Seventeen hundred and twenty five; Deponent states that Lieut. Martling, and Clouson were Presidents of Tarrytown and Lieut. Sherwood resided at Sing Sing all Residents of Westchester County and that Capt. Dutcher as aforesaid resided in Philipsburgh or Philips Manor in said County and State, and that Colonel Thomas Brown to and subscribed commanded the Regiment, and that as far as he on the day and he was personally acquainted with him Thomas, during said War that he was first above written resided in said County and State.
Henry Wilson Justice of the peace
John Brown
I also certify that the statements of the foregoing deponent are entitled to credit and that I believe him to be of the age stated in the foregoing Deposition.
STATE OF NEW YORK,
County of Westchester, ss.
I, ROBERT R. OAKLEY, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Henry Wilson Esquire whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, residing in said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the 10th day of July 185 2
Robert Oakley Clerk.
BB

Additional evidence Case Wm Dutcher.
"Nutcher"

Town of Cranetown Rockland County
I do hereby certify that I have examined the records of the church of Gaspau and find that there is a vacant span of thirty years viz; from the year 1754 to 1784.
John D. Peckham
Dated August 19, 1857

Town of Framingham Rockland, Connecticut
I do hereby certify that the records of Marriages in the Town Clerk's office of the Town of Framingham, before the one thousand eight and forty eight
Dated August 19 th 1851 Henry W. Bloomfield Town Clerk of the Town of Framingham
Bloomfieldville Aug. 19 th 1851
Dear Sir,
To H. B. Bell. Sir I have taken the trouble to have all the old church records, searched in the town and can find no record of that kind.
I send you the Certificate of John T. Verbruggen who searched the old Japanese church record
There is no Seal belonging to this town
Henry W. Bloomfield Town Clerk

Officers of the associated company in the upper part of Philipseburgh.
vis.
William Dutcher, Captain Daniel Martlinghs 1 st Lieut Gershon Sherwoods 2 d Do George Monson 3 d Do.
Commissions for the above issued Sep. 13 th 1775.
Endorsement.
Philipseburgh associated company - Commissions issued and delivered to Mr. Paulding Sep. 13 th 1775.
State of New York } Secretary's Office }
I have compared the above with an original document on file in this Office among the records of the Provincial Congress of New York and do certify that the same is a correct transcript therefrom and of the whole of said original
Arch d Campbell
Dep. Sec. of State.
Albany July 2. 1852

"New York July 1 st 1776."
"Sundry Accounts Dr. to Cash — "State of New York —"
"Paid Capt. William Dutcher pay of a guard with the Treasury & Records from Tarry Town to White Plains. £ 5:9:6" A. W. see Ex r . Clerk }
Page 60. Journal 1. Treasurers Office. From June 1 st 1775 to Oct 2 d . 1782.
"New York November 15 th 1776"
"United States —"
"Paid Capt. Wm. Dutcher -pay of his Comp y —" £ 46:4:0" A. W. see Ex r . Clerk }
Page 82. Same book as above.
"New York 26 th July 1777."
"United States —" Paid Capt. William Dutcher -pay of his Comp y . £ 168:4:8"
Page 135. Same book
31 st July 1777.
"Paid Capt. Wm. Dutcher A. W. see Ex r . Clerk } -pay of his Comp y . £ 208:10:8"
Page 136 - Same book as above.

Comptrollers Office Albany July 2 d 1852
I certify that the within extracts are truly copied from the several pages of the Book mentioned, now on file at this Office -
Philip Schuyler
See page 312, Vol. 2. "Journal of the New York Provincial Congress."
Lt. Col. James Hamman's letter to P. Congress referring to Capt Wm Dutcher - dated July 14 th 1776. A. W. Lee Esq. Clerk

State of New York, In the County Court Westchester County, S.S.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence, has been exhib- ited before this Court, as to justify- ing its opinion - That William Dutcher, a Captain of the Revolution died on the 13 th of October 1794, & that Catherine Dutcher his Widow, died on the 11 th of July 1837 - leaving Daniel Dutcher, their only surviving child.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court this 26 th day of June in the year 1852.
J. B. M c ahy Clk.

Ms 7.734
Catharine Paton died, mid of Nov
A. G.
Oct 4th 1836
A. G. Fane

State of New York, County of Westchester, ss.
John Romeo, being sworn, declares, that he is 87 years of age, is a resident of Poughkeepsie in said State, & County, that he was well acquainted with William Nutcher & knew him to some during the Revolutionary War, as a Captain, & was stationed at different times, in several towns, along the Hudson River in Westchester County, New York. That said William, & Catherine Nutcher, before and during said War, lived together, as Man & Wife, & were generally reported so to be. Deponent further states that Daniel Nutcher, who makes the foregoing declaration, is their only surviving child, & they still in said Poughkeepsie, at the time as stated by him, in his foregoing deposition.
John Romeo
Sworn to and subscribed this 23 d day of April 1831 before me.
Albert Voorhies Justice Peace

State of New York County of Westchester (ss) I certify that I have been acquainted with John Robbin man that has been searched and sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that it is a true and correct copy and entitled as my affidavit to full belief.
Dated April 23 rd 1 1881
John Robbin County Judge
I, ROBE said County, Do whose name is subscribed and endorsed thereon, was, on and for the said County, residing in to take the same, according to the laws of with the hand-writing of the said Robbin  County Judge , and the same is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set said County Courts, the 21 st day of
Robt H. Oakley Clk.

State of New York County of Westchester ss. I certify that I have been acquainted with John R. Lawrence who has been searched and sworn to the foregoing affidavit and that it is a true and correct statement of the matters therein contained. Dated April 23 rd 1851
STATE OF NEW YORK,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ss.
I, ROBERT R. OAKLEY, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Walter Lockwood Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace  (the County Judge) in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said XXXX  (Walter Lockwood) , and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the 23 rd day of April 1851
Robert R. Oakley CLERK

State of New York. County of Westchester.
Personally appeared Christiana Romer, who being sworn, deposes & says that she is 92 years of age, resides in P'keepsburg, New York, that she is the Widow of Hendrick Romer, who was a General in the Army commanded by the aforesaid William Kutcher, in the Revolutionary War. That she lived about two miles from the residence of the said William & Catherine Kutcher, in P'keepsburg, & knew them to live as man & wife, & were so always reputed, during the said War, & several years before, that she was well acquainted with said William Kutcher, & knew that he served as a Captain during the Revolutionary War. That she has been well acquainted with the family & she states that Samuel Kutcher, who makes this application is the only surviving child of the said William & Catherine Kutcher, who died in P'keepsburg, at the dates before stated,
Subscribed & sworn to this 23 d day of April 1851 before me Albert Goodwin County Judge Christiana X Romer mark

State of New York } I certify that I am Westchester County ss } well acquainted with Christopher Turner who is a member of the Bar and who has the frequent opportunity to know that he is a credible witness and entitled to my belief as to the correctness of his statements given in the first instance. This 21 st day of April 1851
STATE OF NEW YORK,
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, ss.
I, ROBERT R. OAKLEY, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Robert Lockwood Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, XXXXXX  (the County Judge) in and for the said County, residing in the said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said XXXXXX  (County Judge) and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County Courts, the 21 st day of April 1851
Robert R. Oakley CLERK.

Know all Men by these Presents, THAT
I Daniel Dutcher, of Westchester County New York have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute, and appoint Ferdinand W. Resigne of Washington D.C. my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place and stead, to ask demand and receive from the United States such sum or sums of money due Catharine Dutcher decd - widow of Captain William Dutcher deceased, at the time of her death, on account of the military services of the said Capt: William Dutcher during the Revolutionary War, giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution, and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Witness my hand this twenty three day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Daniel Dutcher
Acknowledged before me, this twenty third day of April 1851. by said Daniel Dutcher personally known to me.
John L. Lockwood County Judge of Westchester County New York
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Sally Dutcher Hannah Dutcher

Officers in the aforesaid Company in the Upper part of Phillipsburgh virg.
William Dutcher, Captain, David Matthews 1 st Lieut - Gordon Sherwood 2 d Do. George Merson 3 d Do.
Commissions for the above issued Sept 13 th 1875.
State of New York } Secretary's Office } I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an original paper on file in this office, and bound in Book 20, of Military Returns, at page 120. Dated Albany Dec. 30, 1880.
A. G. Johnson, Dep. Sec. of State,
of the y of l nd. and of h

Washington D.C.
May 17 th 1857.
Sir,
Herewith you will receive the application of Daniel Dutcher only child of Captain William Dutcher and Catharine his wife, both of whom are dead, for the pension due his mother at the time of her death. William Dutcher was commissioned as Captain the 13 th Sept r : 1775. Please file the claim and have it examined as soon as practicable.
Very Respectfully
Jas. E. Heath Esq r .
Comm r . of Pensions Washington D.C.
J. H. Resque

Washington, Oct 1. 1851.
Sir.
In the case of Catharine Dutcher dec d , widow of William Dutcher, under the Act of July 4 th 1836. I would call your attention to the following facts. — Christiana Romer widow of Hendrick Romer, a pensioner on the New York roll under the Act of 4 th July 1836, No 1864 testifies that "she lived about two miles from the residence of the said Catharine & William Dutcher in Greensburg, and knew them to live as man & wife, and were so always reputed, & during the said war, and several years before . That she was well acquainted with said William Dutcher, and knew that he served as a Captain during the Revo- lutionary war."
In the case of Christiana Romer, Cornelius Van Wormer, testified that Hendrick Romer served under Captain Dutcher's company in 1776. for 6 months. I would also refer to

Laurence Young Van Warmer says, that he "well remembers that the said Hendrick was in the year 1776 a soldier in Captain William Dutcher's Company, and stationed at Fort Independence near Kings Bridge in the said County, and the term of service in said Dutcher's Company was 66 days the
Laurence Young , a witness in the case of Christiana Roma, testifies, "that some time in the latter part of the year 1775, he became acquainted with Hendrick Roma, who was then a private in Capt. Dutcher's Company that the said Company was raised by order of the provincial Congress, of the New Colony then the State of New York, and as this defendant was then informed and still believes and has under the direction of the Committee of safety of the said County. That the defendant for then was a member of that Committee, and the defendant also well remembers, that the said Capt. Dutcher's Company was frequently called out in the summer and fall of the year 1775, to aid the said Committee in disarming the Tories who resided in said

1 County. That in the month of July 1776. 2 two British ships, viz the Phoenix & Rose, 3 passed the American Batteries at New 4 York, and came up the Hudson River and 5 anchored opposite Tarrytown. That the 6 Militia of Col Hammonds Regt, was im- 7 -mediately ordered out, and stationed on 8 the banks of the Hudson River, that the 9 deponent was in that service , that he 10 knows then belonged to Col Dutcher's Company 11 & that the Company was not discharged 12 in Nov 1776 & was incorporated in other 13 Companies. The office allows Col. Hammonds 14 service in 1776 in Col Dutcher's Co.
1 Col Dutcher was commissioned Captain 13 th 2 September 1775 (see Certificate Sec State of N.Y.) 3 Dutcher belonged to Hammonds Regt & 4 Youngs evidence shows this Regt to have 5 been in service more than two years.
6 We ask a re-examination of the 7 case, and from the references I have 8 made, I do not think that less than 9 one year service can be allowed 10 Resp 11 Evans & Fank.

COPY
July 30, 1851
H. G. Fant, Esq., Present.
Sir:
The declaration in the case of Catharine Dutcher deceased has been filed under the Act of July 4, 1836.
It seems that William Dutcher was appointed Captain in 1775, but how long he served or whether he served at all is not shown. The commencement and termination of his several tours must be distinctly set forth and proved by witnesses present during their performance.
There is no proof of the date of the death of Mrs. Dutcher. This must be made by the physician who attended her on her last illness, the coffin maker or some other person who kept a record of the event.
The absence of any record evidence of the marriage must be shown by the affidavit of the clerk of the town or county in which she was married.
F. S. Evans for Commissioner.

COPY
Nov. 29, 1851
Messrs. Evans and Fant Washington, D. C.
Sirs:
In compliance with the request contained in your letter of the 1st of October last respecting the case of Catharine Dutcher deceased widow of William claiming a pension under the Act of July 4, 1836 the papers in said case have been carefully re-examined .
The opinion of the office remains unchanged and continues to be what it was as expressed in a letter to your partner Mr. Fant dated July 30, 1851.
On reference to the papers in the case of Christiana Romer, it does not appear that she was allowed for six months service in Captain Dutcher's Company in 1776. The service for which an allowance was made, as stated under Certificate of the Comptroller of New York, does not include service in Captain Dutcher's Company of which no mention is made.
Very etc.,
J. E. H.
Com. of Pensions.

Washington, Feby. 23 d . 1852
Sir.
We have been requested again to call up the case of Catharine Dutcher of New York, and to refer you to the following named persons who served under Capt. Dutcher, and who have been pensioned on their widows. Hendrick Romer, Abraham Marling, Nicholas Banker, Deliverance Appleby, Deliverance Dutcher. We are greatly annoyed by the claimants in this case, and would most respectfully request a thorough examination.
Very respectfully Evans & Hunt.
James E. Hook, Esq. Carr of Persians

Brief in the case of Catharine Dutcher vs Danl. County and State of N. York. act 11 July, 1836.
Claim. ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Evidence of service; Record and parol. " of Marriage - Parol. married in 1766
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Evans & Fane Present,
Kirby Examining Clerk.

Albany Jan. 7. 1850.
Mr.
The Department at Washington, or the Pension Office, always take the certificate of this office, without the Seal, as evidence of the record, as matter of fact. But if you want the papers a copy of which was sent to you, or employed under seal, for any purpose, I will do it.
Search has been made in the Comptroller for other papers relating William Dutcher and none can be found.
P. J. Kelly Esq. New York.
Very Respectfully, A. G. Johnson, Dep. Sec. of State,

Washington, July 23 d 1852.
Sir,
We herewith enclose additional evidence in the case of Catharine Dutcher widow of Daniel Dutcher, Susp. d New York, Act July 4 th 1836.
The examining clerk informed us a few days since that he would allow the claim for six months, when he produced the certificate from the clerk of the Court of the period of the death of Daniel Dutcher, and wife and that Daniel Dutcher is their only surviving child. This your wife find in the enclosed paper marked A.
We also enclose the deposition of John Romer, aged 89 years who was in a situation to know well the facts as to which he testifies, and he states that Captain Dutcher served 18 months, and upwards as a Captain. See paper marked B.
We also enclose the deposition of Christiana Romer, who is now a Pensioner, and whose

husband served a portion of his time under Capt. Dutcher, see paper marked C.
Paper marked D shows payments to Capt. William Dutcher from July 1. 1776, to 31 July 1777. —
Paper marked E, shows that William Dutcher was commissioned a Captain 13 th Sep 1775, and John Romer testified to four months service in the fall and winter of 1775, & Christiana Romer testifies to the same. This paper also gives the names of the bybattern of Capt. Dutcher's company, and John & Christiana Romer, deposes to their knowledge of this fact. With this additional evidence we claim an allowance for two years service, as a Captain.
Very respectfully Ezra G. Hunt.
James E. Heath Esq. Barnes of Pensylvania.
We would also refer you to American Archives, Vol 1, 5 th Series, page 1402 — letter from Col. Hammond to the Provincial Congress of New York.

Washington, Aug. 31. 1852.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 30 th inst t in relation to the case of Katharine Dutcher, Widow of William Act July 4 th 1836, New York, - we have to inform you, that we filed additional evidence, on the 3 rd Oct 1851 , July 23 rd 1852 , and July 29 th 1852 , which we presume fully meets all the requirements of the Office. This case is of very long standing, and we hope for speedy action thereon.
Very respectfully Edw rd H. Stant on .
James E. Heath, Esq r Care of Poushaus.

(100)
Evans Grant
Aug. 30/52
[Handwritten signature or flourish]

Pension Office, Aug t 30. 1882.
Gent.
In the case of Katharine Dutcher widow of Col n of N.Y. Vol 4 Inf y '35. Lismanville, Service as Captain will be allowed as soon as you establish the date of the mar- -riage as required by my letter to you of the 12 th June last.
Messrs Evans & Hart, Resort,

Pension Office, June 12. 1852.
Gent:
I have reexamined the claim of Catharine Dutcher widow of W m of N. Y under Act of 4 July 1836, but can find no sufficient evidence of service or marriage to authorize an allowance.
I have examined the papers in the case of some of the witnesses to whom you referred. I discover that one of the witnesses in the case of Romer, states that said Romer served in Capt. Dutcher's Co. 1 month, in 1775. Another expressly declares that this term was only from July to Nov. '76 - about 4 months. In Romer case the Certificate of the Comp y of N. Y was obtained, showing his service. Why not procure it in this case? You should at least make the effort. Without some reliable evidence of the performance of as much as six months service no allowance can be made.
No attempt has been made to prove the date of the marriage. This should be done in accordance with the rules of the Office with which you are familiar.
Evans & Plant, Esq s present

E. LESTER JONES DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE U. S. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY WASHINGTON
January 9, 1925
Hon. Washington Gardner, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Commissioner:
Captain William Dutcher of Dutchess County, New York, my great-great-grandfather, was in command of a Company in the Continental Army in Colonel Thomas Thomas' Regiment of New York Militia, General George Clinton's Brigade. I find this information in the War Department and the fact that his Company was active in a number of battles.
The information as to the period of his activities, however, is not in the War Department, and I am writing to ask if you could give me any further detail as to the length of his service as a commissioned officer.
Any information you can give me, or any suggestions, will be very much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in dark ink, reading "E. Lester Jones". The signature is written in a cursive style with the "E" being prominent.

May 1, 1939.
Merlin W. Dutcher 4827 - 34th Avenue, South Minneapolis, Minnesota.
RA-J/ILL Solomon Dutcher - See letter in S. 15104 plus claim William Dutcher W. 15831
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Solomon Dutcher, William Dutcher and William Woolcutt.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war. The records of Solomon Dutcher and William Dutcher are furnished you herewith as found in pension claims based upon service in that war.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLMR, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

January 11, 1925
Colonel E. Lester Jones Coast & Geodetic Survey Washington, D. C.
My dear Colonel Jones:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 15931 it appears that William Dutcher while a resident of Philipseburgh, Westchester County, New York was appointed September 13, 1775 Captain of the Associated Company in the upper part of Philipseburgh in said county, New York Militia, Colonels Thomas and James Hammond, and served about eighteen months in 1775, 1776 and 1777.
He died October 13, 1794 in Greensburgh, Westchester  Westchester County, New York.
Soldier married in 1766 in Tappan, Rockland County, New York, Catharine Conklin. She died July 11, 1837 in said Greensburgh.
They had seven children, no names stated except Daniel who was the only surviving child on April 23,

1851. He was then aged sixty-five years and was living in Greensburgh, New York his native town.
He was allowed the pension due on account of the services of his father William Dutcher in the War of the Revolution.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.